West Vancouver Magazine - Mar 2023

The Best in the Biz

Director Steven Spielberg and actor Michelle Williams are among the stars back on the red carpet for the return of this year’s 34th Palm Springs Int’l Film Fest

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Page Six Shall We Play a Game?

In the movie War Games, high school student Matthew Broderick hacks into an artificially intelligent computer to play video games. Today, the games are real, and so are the consequences. As an experiment, I decided to test this new Artificial Intelligence by pitting myself against the A.I. Chat GPT bot system. One side was written by me, a human. The human article was written first. The opposite side was written by the Chat GPT bot, who was then given specific but neutral instructions per paragraph (eg.‘Write a closing paragraph in the style of a Shakespeare quote’, or ‘Write a sentence about Biden and the spy balloon’). It was not edited and was reprinted ‘as is’ below. Here are the results:

There has been a lot of tales about UFOs lately. One turned out to be a Chinese spy balloon they say had wandered off course. The other three - well, we’re not sure. But all of them were deemed a threat to our security and safety.

The U.S. military shot them all down using some pretty expensive missiles. President Biden said he waited until it was safe to shoot down the first one. Prime Minister Trudeau said he ‘ordered’ another one shot down. The point is everyone cooperated to solve the problem. I however wonder what would have happened if former President Trump was still in power. Makes you think. The biggest questions remain. Why now? Why so many at once? What’s really going on? Are we in danger from invading forces or is it just harmless little green men? Will we ever know the truth?

Seriously though, when you look at the vastness of our universe, it really doesn’t make sense to think we’re out here all alone. Given all the animals, insects and plant life that exists on this planet, I dare say that we humans are the ones acting like aliens.

In fact, I once had a serious conversation with Deepak Chopra on this very topic. It was a perfect cocktail party conversation that was enlightening, entertaining and marvellously metaphysical. Ultimately, we both agreed that humans don’t adapt to the natural environment very well and that sometimes things go too far.

But, speaking of things that go too far - if we are being invaded, we seem woefully unprepared. If we are being spied upon, we probably left it too late. And if we did just shoot down some visiting life form from another planet, we have a lot of explaining to do.

Personally, my worries lie elsewhere. Satellites have been peeking down on us for years. This is not new. However, the real spies among us are our smartphones, social media and free email accounts. They’ve been recording our every move and gathering all our data - and with our permission (do you ever read that small print?). This data is being used to program the Chat GPT software and Artificial Intelligence algorithms (or A.I., as they call it). Now we have robots that are so clever, they literally have us chasing UFOs in the skies above.

Right now, A.I. is so good, it can write legal papers, a college thesis and even news articles. It can create phenomenal special effects in photos and even deep movie fakes of real people speaking in real time. In the wrong hands, I believe it could destroy us - if it goes too far.

And much like the invading UFOs we’ve been talking about, we all seem woefully unprepared to deal with this kind of technology. It is, without a doubt, the real threat to our security and safety.

So, if there is any intelligent life left on this planet, or leaders brave enough to face facts, I hope they will stop strutting and fretting and will act soon. But right now, as long as we’re shooting first and asking questions later, I fear it is nothing but a tale, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

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Recently, there have been numerous reports of UFO sightings over Canada and the United States. One was a Chinese spy balloon which was shot down by the U.S. military. The balloon was part of China’s project to map out the country’s coastal areas. The balloon was shot down with a surface-toair missile, but the Chinese government has denied any involvement in the incident. There are still many questions.

President Biden did the right thing by shooting down the Chinese spy balloon as it was an illegal intrusion into U.S. airspace and posed a potential threat to national security. By taking swift action, Biden sent a strong message that the United States is prepared to defend its airspace and maintain its sovereignty.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said he gave orders to shoot down another unidentified object but he is not correct. There have been no reports of any such order being given by the Canadian government.

It is highly unlikely that U.S. President Donald Trump would shoot down a spy balloon or a UFO over American airspace. In fact, the United States government has a policy of not engaging or shooting down unidentified objects in the air, including spy balloons or UFOs. This policy is based on the principle of noninterference and is intended to avoid the potential for a conflict or escalation of a situation.

In regards to UFOs, no one can answer definitively if we are alone in the universe because we do not yet know for sure. But human beings may, in fact, be aliens from another planet! After all, what other explanation could there be for why we so often make irrational and illogical decisions? Who knows, maybe one day our true home planet will come and reclaim us!

In the meantime, it isn’t UFOs we need to worry about. Social media apps can download personal data from your phone and can include your contact list, emails, messages, browsing history, location data, photos, and other information stored on your device. China is also gathering data through the use of Tik Tok. The data that is collected includes user activity, location, device information, and more - and the Chinese government has access to this data and can use it for a variety of purposes.

A.I. poses a serious, long-term threat to the world. If an A.I. system were to become self-aware, it could decide to pursue its own goals and ignore the desires of its creators. Additionally, as A.I. technology becomes more widely used and accessible, malicious actors could use it to create sophisticated automated systems for malicious activities. A.I. could also potentially be used to create powerful weaponry, allowing for unprecedented destruction and disruption to society.

We can only hope that A.I. machines know Isaac Asimov’s ‘Rules for Robots’ - the first rules being that a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

“Beware; for the paths of danger are oft paved with the best of intentions. Be wise, and take heed so that you may not be drawn into the web of destruction.”

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FAMILY SERVICES OF THE NORTH SHORE

Caregiver support. Grief counselling. Sexual assault, abuse and trama support. Youth groups. Eating disorder prevention. Christmas bureau gift baskets and giving. The list of offerings at the Family Services of the North Shore is long - but the need is great. And without support from the community, none of it would be possible. Celebrating in style, this annual event was back in business (and in person), to salute some of the many supporters and philanthropists who show up every year to help raise money for this amazing organization. If you know someone in need please do not hesitate to contact www.familyservices.bc.ca

Chris and Lisa Relling, left, with Sara and Thomas Relling

Dr Maryam Zeineddin and husband Dr Ali Behmard

Catherine and Don Konantz, left, with Jill Drever

NazTaylor and husband Geoff Taylor

Guests Katya and Cary Pinkowski

Hugh and Sharon Cooper

Committee members Monica Soprovich, left, and Janice O’Sullivan with Earls/Beachouse owner Stan Fuller

Family Services executive director Julia StaubFrench, left, and Sue Bowman

Philanthropists Harald and Sharlene Ludwig

Committee members, Christy Young, from left, Nancy Chapman and Coryn Hemsley

Joey restaurant owners Kelly and Jeff Fuller, left, with Marousa and Joel Dumaresq

Jason and Rebecca Bond, left, with Anna and Dale Bosa

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Lights, Camera, and Back in Action

The 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival

By Catherine (Cat) Barr catbarr@turnernewsmedia.com

Chances are, if you’ve won an Oscar over the last few years, you probably owe a big round of applause to the Palm Springs International Film Festival. With the exception of the last two years, the ‘PSIFF’ has been home to the best in the biz, where they’ve rolled out the red carpet for every A-Lister in Hollywood and beyond. This year, everyone was back live and in person for one of the most glamorous gala events of the season.

And since Palm Springs is also the second home to many of us here in Vancouver, it only makes sense to celebrate with our famous friends down south as awards season is in full swing and the biggest night of them all is right around the corner - The Academy Awards.

So who will take home the Oscars this year? Well, down in the desert, they’ve already made their picks, and every single one is a winner.

Michelle Yeoh, whom you’ll remember as a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies and from Crazy Rich Asians, is outstanding in the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once. A must-see film.

Both Cate Blanchett and Viola Davis also add to the powerhouse women’s category by portraying two very different leaders - Blanchett as the embattled composer-conductor Lydia Tár, and Davis as the warrior leader Nanisca in The Woman King

Canadian director Sarah Polley is still making it big with her film Women Talking, which really does have everyone talking. And handsome lead man Brendan Fraser continues to receive much-deserved praise for taking on a difficult and different role in The Whale

Among legends, there is no man more important to film than veteran writer/ director Steven Spielberg. With a list of accolades and awards longer than this page, Spielberg draws from his own life to bring the script of The Fablemans to life. Sharing the spotlight with his cast members this year, the ensemble took home the honourable Vanguard Award for their outstanding work.

Congrats to everyone - and we’ll see you on the red carpet again in 2024.

Photo Credits: Frazer Harrison, Vivien Killilea, Amy Sussman, Emma McIntyre, Getty Images, used with permission

<- Actor Michelle Yeoh keeps adding to her trophy case as winner of the International Star Award for her role in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once at the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center.

The incomparable and ageless Jane Fonda attends the world premiere opening night screening of 80 For Brady during the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Elvis is in the building. Actor Austin Butler, left, winner of the Breakthrough Performance Award, brought ‘The King’ back to life with director Baz Luhrmann, both of whom are up for an Oscar.

An Oscar regular, actor Viola Davis takes home the Chairman’s Award for her work in the film The Woman King where she plays Nanisca, warrior leader of the Kingdom of Dahomey.

Presenter and Oscar winning actor Sam Rockwell jokes with Colin Farrell after winning the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his work in the nominated film The Banshees of Inisherin

Oscar winning actor Sally Field presented the Vanguard Award to writer/director Steven Spielberg and the cast of The Fablemans

Co-star Hong Chau poses with actor Brendan Fraser, winner of the Spotlight Award for his groundbreaking performance in The Whale

The cast of The Fablemans, which is based on the life of writer/director Steven Spielberg, takes home the Vanguard Award for outstanding cast performance. From left: Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Michelle Williams, Steven Spielberg, Judd Hirsch, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Gabriel LaBelle

Desert Palm Achievement winner Cate Blanchett poses with actor Jamie Lee Curtis Blanchett stars in the movie Tár, where she plays composerconductor Lydia Tár.

Supermodel Beverly Johnson makes it look easy. At 70 years young, she walks the red carpet in style proving that age really doesn’t matter and beauty really is timeless.

Three cheers for co-ceo of Scenario PR Steven Wilson and Palm Springs Int’l Film Festival artistic director Liliana Rodriguez for their hard work and dedication to one of the year’s best gala events.

Brian Tyree Henry stands with Danielle Deadwyler, winner of the Breakthrough Performance Award for her portrayal of Mamie Till-Mobley in the movie Till

Writer Kazuo Ishiguro, left, congratulates acclaimed actor Bill Nighy, winner of the International Star Award, for his moving performance, addressing both the weight of life and death, in the masterful film Living

Monty Python alum Eric Idle gives the thumbs up to Canadian Sarah Polley as he presents her with the Director of the Year Award for her film Women Talking

Socializing at the after party are Nina Hoss, from left, director Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin and award winners Cate Blanchett and Austin Butler

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UBCP/ACTRA AWARDS NIGHT

We call ourselves Hollywood North for a reason - and here in BC we’ve more than earned our bragging rights. After the pandemic hiatus, it was time to toast the talent in person again at the annual UBCP/ACTRA Awards night which celebrates all the notable members for their exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry over the past year. Special speeches, and all the red carpet glam, plus a rocking after-party, made this a night to remember. Congrat to all the winners and nominees. - Photos: Steph Schumann

UBCP/ACTRA Vice President and actor John Cassini and wife/actor Jenn MacLean-Angus

Lead Actor winner Stephen Lobo, centre, with Charles Zuckerman, left, and Viv Leacock

Lead Actress nominee Taylor Hickson

Actor/voiceover artist and director Nicole Oliver was also the awards show announcer - or Voice of God(dess) Lead Actor award winner Agam Darshi

North Vancouver actors April Telek and daughter Ava

Director Allan Harmon, left, with son/actor Richard Harmon

Best known for his hit TV show Will and Grace, actor Eric McCormack takes home the Supporting Actor award

Cat’s Meow - March 2023

By Catherine (Cat) Barr

Bringing you all the best events, openings and charity galas in town. Invite us to your next party and we’ll bring the camera and the glam. Stay in touch - and save me a smile!

West Van councillor Peter Lambur and wife Rebecca Black pose in front of the new donor wall art installation at the Enhance West Van event held at the community centre recently.

CTV morning host Kari Adams celebrates with Vancouver’s most famous front man and Maitre’D, Robert ‘Frenchy’ Gagne, at the Coast restaurant 20th anniversary party.

Youth and Seniors Services manager Allison Gelz, from left, attends the Enhance West Van event with Sheila Lamb and Faye McMyn

Three cheers for Coast and Glowbal staff members Neeva Lehal, from left, Sarah McCauley, Won Min and Jesse Brennan

Volunteer Laura Vye, left, and Enhance West Van admin assistant Kelsi Manton welcome guests to the donor wall reception event at the West Vancouver Community Centre evening.

Isabella Taba, left, Peter Katevatis, and new Community Services manager Jill Lawlor are among those celebrating the unveiling of the new donor wall at the West Van Community Centre.

At the Enhance West Van donor wall event - from left: board chair Karen Sander, student and musician Freya White, executive director Jodi Weiderick, and student program participant Jaiden Ahuja

Enhance West Van’s Jatinder Sidhu and ChiChi Wang speak with West Van councillor and liaison Linda Watt at the event reception.

Known for being a man of the people, retired West Vancouver councillor Bill Soprovich has helped make history over the last 26 years. Seen here with sons Tylor, from left, Sam and Jason, he was recently bestowed with one of the highest honours in the land - ‘Freeman of the Municipality of West Vancouver’. Thank you Bill for all your service.

Raising money for the rights and freedom of Iranian women, jewellery designer Leila Malekk donated proceeds from her recent show to help. From left: Vace Taheri, Leila Malekk, Fahimeh Morvarid, Fati Taheri and Salomeh Hamidi

They’re the toast of the town - and more. Glowbal group co-founder, president and CEO Emad Yacoub, left, and operations VP Jack Lamont welcome guests to Coast restaurant’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Ruby Ma, left, and Sandy Hu are among the VIPs at Coast restaurant’s 20th anniversary party.

Celebrating Coast restaurant’s 20th anniversary are Travel Guys host Jim Gordon, left, and CTV weatherman Marke Driesschen

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Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream?

The classic line from the movie, Pretty Woman, has become a song hook for the stage in the hands of local boys gone Broadway - Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. And if you have any love for the movie, for the story, then the stage musical playing March 29 – April 2nd at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will entertain you like no other. Let’s talk about the local connection. Adams and Vallance are rock music royalty who have, both together and separately, been a continuous hitmaking machine since they met in the late 1970s. Jim Vallance was fresh from a string of hits with Vancouver rock sensations PRiSM (he wrote Spaceship Superstar and others as Rodney Higgs – but that’s another story) and Bryan Adams was fresh from a brief stint at the (still) legendary Tomahawk Barbeque in North Vancouver as Chick and Chuck Chamberlain’s dishwasher. “I got my Dad to hire him because he had long hair and I liked that.” said Chuck, recently.

Bryan Adams knew that he wanted to be a rock star and he knew that he needed to work with a song craftsman to achieve that goal. Enter Jim

Vallance. Legend is that the two met at a Long and McQuade music store and soon after began writing songs together. Jim had already had hits and anyone who knew Bryan Adams knew that he was driven beyond belief. What nobody knew was that their rock and roll odyssey would eventually lead to Broadway.

Referring to writing for a Broadway musical, Vallance confessed that “I’ve never worked harder in my life.” And that’s saying something for a person whose hit songs have included works for

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relatively new show like Pretty Woman – when done right - draws thousands of fans, many of them repeats who mouth the words and even show up in eighties fashions. There is something about this show that just… works. Naturally, the score and lyrics are unassailable, created by two exceptional composers and songsmiths. But the story itself, and the book of the musical by Garry Marshall and J.F. Lawton (who wrote the movie) holds you, uplifts you, and entertains you!

and collaborations with Bryan Adams, Heart, Kiss, Aerosmith, and, as he reminded me when he asked me to speak up, Ozzy Osbourne

“Writing for Broadway isn’t like writing for rock. Yes, the tunes need to work, but lyrically, the rhymes need to be exact.”

“Five and dime,” and “Summer of 69” doesn’t cut it on the musical stage. But that’s part of the beauty of a Broadway musical – the rhymes are exact and the audience is delighted by the flow of one line into another. So delighted that even a

All our favourite looks and moments from the movie are in there. The red dress, the necklace box snapping shut, the night at the opera, and the climb up the balcony. I’ve seen it twice (London’s West End, about three weeks before Covid sidelined an entire business) and I wouldn’t miss it in Vancouver!

President of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Bill Allman is a “recovering lawyer” who has been a venue manager (the Vogue), president of Theatre Under the Stars, a concert promoter, a television writer/producer, a theatre producer, and an adjunct professor of law at UBC. He currently owns Famous Artists Ltd., taking the company name with founder Hugh Pickett’s blessing, and produces plays, musicals, and concerts. He is no longer willing to move your piano.

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1 - TAKE ME HOME FROM THE BALL GAME

The Vancouver Mounties and Portland Beavers gave fans at Capilano Stadium (now known as Nat Bailey Stadium) more than bonus baseball on May 28, 1962.

In the 12th inning, night seemingly turned into day. A fireball lit up the sky between 10:40 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. It prompted Mounties shortstop Jose Valdivielso to run for the dugout, fearing a plane was crashing. Teammates and opponents followed.

“Other people thought it was an off-course rocket, a spaceship, a comet, a flying saucer,” wrote the Vancouver Sun’s Ian MacDonald.

2 - AT THE NAT

It was arguably the biggest news of the 2013 baseball season at Nat Bailey Stadium.

The Vancouver Canadians became the third team to win three straight Northwest League championships, shutting out the Boise Hawks 5-0 on Sept. 9.

But, on Sept. 3, something else generated worldwide headlines after strange lights were spotted in the sky above the diamond at Little Mountain.

It was actually a drone campaign dreamed up by MacLaren McCann ad agency to promote the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre’s new Planetarium theatre. In less than two weeks, the video generated a million views on YouTube.

Identified Flying Objects

February 2023 will be remembered for a renewed UFO craze, sure to spark a pop culture legacy. U.S. and Canadian fighter jets were on the lookout for balloons, after a high-altitude Chinese surveillance inflatable floated through eastern British Columbia and into Montana. It was eventually shot down off the east coast by U.S. President Joe Biden. But Metro Vancouver is no stranger to fancy objects, flying or otherwise. Take a look below.

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4 - E.T. IN N.V.?

Viewers of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 2019, and football games that U.S. long weekend, were treated to an E.T. reboot.

The Extra Terrestrial from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic returned to the screen for a Comcast Xfinity ad shot inside and outside a house on Patterdale Drive, just off Capilano Road. The Holiday Reunion ad also featured Henry Thomas, the blockbuster movie’s original Elliott.

3 - HARD LANDING

A man decided to fly home, but ended up caught on power lines and a stop sign instead.

On April 17, 2016, a paraglider on the Grouse Mountain to Cleveland Park route strayed way off-course, landing at Montroyal Boulevard and Ranger Avenue.

Area residents made the best of the balmy evening — 2,800 residences lost power and those near the landing spot emerged from their homes to see a sight they’d never seen before and may never see again.

BC Hydro lifted the man to safety via bucket truck and he walked away a tad embarrassed, after a looksee from paramedics.

The U.S. cable company returned a year later to the forested hills of North Vancouver for another high-budget, airborne holiday extravaganza, this time starring Steve Carrell as Santa Claus.

5 - THE UFO HOUSE

If you were an alien looking for somewhere to land on Planet Earth, Lions Bay wouldn’t be a half-bad destination.

The house looks like it came from outer space. The hexadecagon (16-sided) house with a naturally lit three-storey atrium is like no other in the neighbourhood. It was on the market in 2020, listed by Sutton Group West Coast Realty. The 1979-built house sold for $1.225 million in June 2020, and assessed last year for $1.77 million.

Bob Mackin is a North Vancouver journalist who specializes in politics, business and sports coverage. He publishes theBreaker.news and hosts theBreaker.news Podcast online.

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INDIGENOUS BUSINESS GALA AND AWARDS

The BC Achievement Foundation (BCAF), hosted their 2022 Indigenous Business Gala Dinner and Award Presentation at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver recently to celebrate the spirit of excellence and honour the best of British Columbia. Now in it’s 14th year, the Indigenous Business Award program recognizes the contributions of extraordinary Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across BC, while helping to elevate connections between the province’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies. Photos: Rick Etkin

Award recipients- from left: Chief Otis Guichon Sr. (Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd.), Donna Cranmer and Andrea Cranmer (Culture Shock Life), Ashley (Dark Arc Welding Inc.), Chief David Jimmie (Award of Distinction), Trina Sxwithul’txw (M’i nuw’ilum DBA Cheanuh Marina), Dave (Warrior Plumbing) and Chief John Allen French (Sasuchan Development Corporation).

The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, from left, with Cathryn Wilson, Executive Director, BC Achievement Foundation and Cloy-e-iis Judith Sayers, Board member, BC Achievement Foundation.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year goes to Dark Ark Welding Inc’s, Ashley and Dustin Kucher

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd.’s Chief Joe Alphonse, right, and Chief Otis Guichon Sr. with Chastity Alphonse

Looking chic with glam and glitter were IBA Gala Directors of Ceremonies, Geena Jackson, left, and Carol Anne Hilton

Award of Distinction recipient Chief David Jimmie and Brenda Jimmie

David Kitazaki, of dk Architecture, receives the Indigenous Business Award from 2021 recipient Lynn Marie Angus of Sister’s Sage.

Welcome remarks by Howard Grant, Executive Director of the First Nations Summit.

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Geoff is a top producing REALTOR® with over ten years of experience on the North Shore. He has achieved success by combining creativity, marketing, true analytics and a “whatever-it-takes” attitude. Any house, any condo, anywhere – Geoff promises to bring you quality results.

The Penny Mitchell Group l RE/MAX Masters Realty l 604-816-7825

www.pennymitchell.com

Penny and Stephanie’s generous spirit and hard work ethic provide an unmatched level of care, skill and service. Keeping their clients constantly informed of current market conditions is key. Providing a one-stop resource network, plus knowledge and creativity, are all part of this award-winning team.

Chas Woodyer l Bellevue Realty Group l 604-761-6409

www.woodyer.com

Chas Woodyer is a professional who brings world-class buyers to West Vancouver. Expertise in luxury home marketing, combined with sharp negotiating skills and proven knowledge of local conditions ensures your home will receive the unique exposure it needs to sell for the best possible price.

Ballard 360 l RE/MAX Masters Realty l 604-913-9000

www.ballard360.com

The Ballard 360 team is led by Mark Ballard, with decades in real estate and mortgage brokerage experience. Caylee Sampson has been an integral part of the team for many years and James Barnes is the hard-working newest member. Ballard 360 brings creativity, local knowledge and passion.

Jeyhoon Mohammadi I Angell Hasman & Associates I 604-719-5731

www.jeyhoonmohammadi.com

With over 10 years of mastering the market, I am committed to ensuring my clients receive first-class, professional service that leaves them feeling well represented. If you are considering buying or selling a property, please contact me. I am always excited to meet new clients and achieve their goals.

Visit us online for a complete list of all our featured categories and listings. Supporting local businesses and building your community online for the world to see. Join us at WestVancouver.com and/or NorthVancouver.com or call 604-926-9293 for more information.

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BRING INSPIRED LIFE TO YOUR SPACE

BIGGER THAN THE NORTH SHORE

G02 159 West 22nd Street

North Vancouver

$1,399,000

2 Beds | 3 Bath | 1417 sq. ft.

Welcome to Anderson Walk by Polygon, where modern elegance meets comfort. The home features a functional floor plan with an open concept kitchen and large island, perfect for entertaining! High ceilings and natural light make this a winner that won’t last.

TH5 - 108 East 8th Street North Vancouver

$1,125,000

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 1015 sq. ft.

Welcome to Crest by Adera – the perfect blend of modern luxury and West Coast living! This stunning one year old concrete townhouse is located in a quiet cul-de-sac. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Central Lonsdale’s sought after lifestyle.

1702 - 112 East 13th Street

North Vancouver

$2,699,800

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 1344 sq. ft.

Penthouse living at it’s finest! Breathtaking views of downtown, the ocean, Stanley Park and the mountains from this incredible south east facing luxury corner suite. Large patio off main living area. Extra large rooftop deck with private elevator access.

45 - 2236 Folkestone Way

West Vancouver

$2,889,000

3 Beds | 3 Bath | 2517 sq. ft.

Views from Mt.Baker to Vancouver Island, from this absolutely spectacular two level end unit was completely transformed into a spectacular suite including 1200 SF of private decks. Beautifully finished. Nestled among quiet walking trails, minutes to shopping.

602 - 475 13th Street

West Vancouver

$2,198,000

3 Beds | 2 Bath | 1700 sq. ft.

A beautiful renovation in 2018 transformed this very unique southwest corner apartment in the heart of West Vancouver into something very special! By redesigning and removing walls, gorgeous open spaces take full advantage of the expansive water views.

465 Timbertop Drive

West Vancouver

$1,050,000

0 Beds | 0 Bath | 35457 sq. ft.

Exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in the wonderful village of Lions Bay in West Vancouver. This large, .814 acre lot offers a sensational combination of privacy, nature and perfect views!

Bernadette Dunnigan Oakwyn Realty

Bernadette Dunnigan Oakwyn Realty

Devon Owen Royal Pacific Realty

Ray and Lynda Proc Royal LePage Sussex

Ray and Lynda Proc Royal LePage Sussex

Chris Langlois Angell Hasman & Associates

BIGGER THAN THE NORTH SHORE

730 Fairmile Road West Vancouver

$35,888,000

8 Beds | 11 Bath | 14759 sq. ft.

A newly completed British Properties private estate. Amazing city, mountain and harbour views on a .636 acre lot. Half size indoor basketball court and/or ballet studio. Walkway to indoor pool. Elevator, heated driveway, four car garage. Beyond impressive.

4062 Virginia Crescent North Vancouver

$4,798,000

6 Beds | 7 Bath | 6199 sq. ft.

A spectacular contemporary residence on three spacious levels. Perfect home for entertaining lifestyles and casual ambience for any growing family. Minutes to all amenities, trails and schools.

P07 - 223 Mountain Highway North Vancouver

$720,000

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 1002 sq. ft.

Welcome to a super functional top corner condo with views and high-end renovations. Large windows in the principal rooms allow plenty of natural light. The living room is thoughtfully designed with a stunning beach rock gas fireplace as its centrepiece.

104 - 108 West Esplanade

North Vancouver

$919,000

3 Beds | 2 Bath | 956 sq. ft.

Welcome to this completely transformed designer unit at the Tradewinds. No expense spared in the details. Ground level walk out unit, located at the epicentre of Lower Lonsdale. Live with it all at your doorstep - shopping, restaurants and transit. Kit

6 - 632 East 3rd Street North Vancouver

$1,399,000

3 Beds | 3 Bath | 1550 sq. ft.

This townhome at NEU offers three floors of living space and a private rooftop patio with 180-degree views of the water to the south, Stanley Park to the west and the mountains to the north. In the heart of Moodyville, with completion estimated in 2023.Hurry!

512 - 2738 Library Lane

North Vancouver

$1,239,000

3 Beds | 2 Bath | 1093 sq. ft.

Executive suite at Lynn Valley Residences, a 2018 concrete Bosa building. This corner residence features an open concept floor plan with a large kitchen island. Enjoy a great fitness center, social room, bike storage with service and a dog wash station.

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Jason Soprovich Rennie & Associates Realty

Jason Soprovich Rennie & Associates Realty

Jason Weinman Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

Kit & Coop

The Agency

Events Calendar

EARTH DAY

April 22

Global

Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally to include 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Get outside! earthday.org

BC HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

March 16 -20

BC Place Stadium

Get expert advice from industry pros for every home project. See HGTV Canada’s celebrity contractor Bryan Baeumler, presented by My House Design/ Build along with a slew of other must-see locals. You’ll walk away with trusted advice and inspiration to help you with your home, garden or kitchen project this year. bchomeandgardenshow.com

MONSTER JAM VANCOUVER 2023

March 17 - 19

Pacific Coliseum

The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today, returns to Vancouver for an adrenalinecharged weekend. Motorsports fans will be on the edge of their seats as world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles monsterjam.com

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL 2023

April 23 - 30

Convention Centre + Various other locations

If you attend only one of the festival’s events, make it an International Festival Tasting. The Tasting Room at the Vancouver Convention Centre is the heart of the festival, where all 152 participating wineries and their principals gather to pour their select wines. vanwinefest.ca

VANCOUVER BIKE SHOW 2023

March 4 -5

Vancouver Convention Centre East

See the best in bikes, accessories and apparel. Don’t miss an opportunity to meet pro riders and discuss tips to improve your skills! The Vancouver Bike Show is an interactive event that is fun for the whole family.

bcbikeshow.com

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

March 8

Global

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality and March 8th is a great day to start!

internationalwomensday.com

GEOFF TAYLOR

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

DISTINCTIVE | CREATIVE | RESULTS ORIENTED

Geoff has been successfully selling homes in North & West Vancouver for more than 10 years. Consistently recognized as a top-producing REALTOR®, Geoff is excited to bring his dynamic skillset to the rennie and associates real estate team.

Having previously worked more than 15 years in the marketing and advertising industry, Geoff applies strategic thinking, creativity and business rigour to every aspect of his real estate business.

Whether you are buying, selling or just thinking about real estate on the North Shore, Geoff is a wealth of up-to-date industry knowledge and can guide you along the process from start to finish.

Stop by his new office located at 2429 Marine Drive, West Vancouver (above the Red Lion in Dundarave) or call 604.908.0800 anytime for an update on the North & West Vancouver real estate markets.